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Week #9 — What’s in the Bag

Wow-what a share.

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
Biscayne Peppers-5 (long yellowish-light green)
Round of Hungry Peppers-2 (flat, shamrock shape. An heirloom)
Green Beans-1 pound
Parsley-1 bunch
Red Tomatoes-8
Yellow Sunkist Heirloom Tomato-1
Green Cucumber-5
Summer Squash-2
Orient Express Eggplant-4
Chiogga Beets with the Greens-1 bunch
Leeks-1 bunch
Sweet Corn-4 ears. This is the first year we have grown sweet corn. A bit tricky to grow organically. You may find a worm at the end of the ear. Snap the end off and enjoy the ear. It is almost impossible to keep them from the corn.

FRUIT SHARE-1 basket each
Shiro Sugar Plums-from Klein Kill Orchard
Blueberries-no spray. Last week for the blueberries. From Greig Farm

MUSHROOM SHARE
Oyster-from Bulich Mushroom Company

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Week #9 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member

August and the tomatoes are ripe. You will have a very nice share of tomatoes this week. The wet and cold weather are not the favorite growing conditions of tomatoes but so far the tomatoes are looking good. We have tied the plants up in a “basket weave” of twine to keep the tomatoes off the ground. Stakes are pounded into the row every other plant and then twine is wound down the row around one stake and then to the back of the next. Twine is then reversed on the row so that the tomato plant is held between the strands. The tomatoes have better air circulation and the leaves and fruit are off of the ground.

If you are interested in canning or freezing tomatoes there are a limited number of 25# boxes of tomatoes available for order from the online CSA Marketplace. Just log into your member account, select Marketplace and place the order. The tomatoes will be delivered in a box with your name on the outside.

New this week is also Gold Beets with their Greens. Like two vegetables in one. Take the greens from the beets and use separately. They cook quickly and should be used like any other cooking green. The Gold Beets are beautiful.

Not to be out done by Sweet Corn. This was a trial year for Sweet Corn. We have not grown Sweet Corn in many, many years. It is a bit tricky and there may be a worm at the end of the ear. Just snap the end of the ear off and enjoy. Organic Sweet Corn is a challenge but I think you will really enjoy the flavor of freshly picked corn.

This is a Coffee Share week.

Enjoy the Vegetables.
Deborah for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #8 — What’s in the Bag

Here’s what’s in the bag for a full share — note it’s our first week of tomatoes! Half share amounts will be posted at the site. (Don’t forget to bring your own bags; and if you have any extra supermarket bags at home, please bring them to the site. We always need them.)

Lilac peppers-3
Bright Lights Swiss chard-1 bunch
Cinnamon basil-1 bunch
Slicer tomatoes-2
Walla Walla onions-2
Summer squash-4
Green Slicer cucumbers-2
Black Bell eggplant-1
Pony Express tomatoes-2

Mushroom Share-Shiitake

Fruit Share-1 basket each apricots and blueberries

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Week #8 — What’s in the Bag

Lilac peppers-3
Bright Lights Swiss chard-1 bunch
Cinnamon basil-1 bunch
Slicer tomatoes-2
Walla Walla onions-2
Summer squash-4
Green Slicer cucumber-2
Black Bell eggplant-1
Clara White eggplant-1

Mushroom Share-Shiitake-from Bulich Mushroom Company

Fruit Share-1 basket each
Apricots-from Klein’s Kill Orchard
Blueberries-from Greig Farm

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Week #8 — A Note From the Farmer

Week #8

Dear CSA member:

This week will be the first of the peppers and tomatoes. We have been waiting since last summer for these favorites. What a wonderful harvest! This may be the year of the eggplant though.  We will not send as much this week but there will be eggplant.

CSA member The Chocolate Lady, https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com has shared a few of her favorite eggplant recipes. They are listed below. If you have a favorite blog or web site that you would like to share, please pass the information on.

Georgian eggplants with cilantro, especially for the Orient Express eggplants:

https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com/2006/08/eggplants-with-cilantro.html

For the larger eggplants the walnut sauce is perfect:

https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com/2008/07/eggplant-with-herbed-walnut-sauce-in.html

And this for any summer afternoon:

https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com/2007/07/cold-fried-eggplant.html

Any type of eggplant loves to be stuffed:

https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com/2005/11/what-i-did-with-eggplants.html

I made this recipe for a rare variety of red eggplants (get a load of the pictures!) but it is great for any kind.

And since we also have lots of squash, don’t forget ratatouille:

https://inmolaraan.blogspot.com/2005/08/chocolatatouille-ladys-shabes-dvorim.html

If you are feeling adventurous, a member also shared a link for eggplant pizza crust: https://lexiscleankitchen.com/2013/09/06/paleo-pizza/

Good things to eat in your share and also from the online CSA Marketplace. Richard Sandhaus, Better CheaperSlower.com has also shared a link to a delicious morning treat, https://www.BetterCheaperSlower.com/chocolatemoussebreakfast — chocolate mousse for breakfast.  The health benefits of chocolate are well documented and the Grenada Chocolate Company Organic Dark Chocolate is some of the best.  To place orders for any of the Marketplace items, log into your CSA member account, select Marketplace and then order.

Take care,
Deborah

 

Stoneledge Farm LLC
359 Ross Ruland Road
South Cairo, NY  12482

 

 

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Week #7 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
Scallions-1 bunch
Basil-1 bunch
Bright Lights Swiss Chard-1 bunch
Spinach-1 bunch
Small Red Summer Onions-4
Red Currants-1 box
Summer Squash-4
Green Slicer Cucumber-2
Silver Slicer Cucumber-2
Orient Express Eggplant-6
Clara White Bell Eggplant-1
Black Bell-1

Fruit Share
1 basket each
Sugar Plums
Blueberries

Mushroom Share
White Button

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Week #7 — A Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member

Each year our farm is inspected and completes the rigorous certification process to continue our Organic Certification. The process starts in March completing the paperwork that the National Standards require. After an in depth review of our records an on farm inspection is completed. The complete package of records, reports and inspection reports are once again reviewed by the certifying agency. We are happy to report that our Organic Certification is once again complete. It is not always easy to be organic, but it is best to be organic.

This week the Summer Squash continues. If you have not tried the Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe on the farm website Recipe section, you are missing a treat. I have heard from members that they have made the recipe many times. The Golden Glory, the long yellow Summer Squash, is a Zucchini. It is good grated along with a green Zucchini in a traditional Zucchini bread recipe. All of the squash is delicious grilled or steamed with a pat of butter.

Cucumbers, abundant Eggplant, Scallions, Basil and small Summer Red Onions. Bright Lights Swiss Chard and Summer Spinach make a return to the share. New this week are the Red Currants. Really a fruit, we grow the currants and they are a treat to add to the Vegetable Share. They are a slightly tart fruit that can be added to a salad or used in muffins. I like to cook them and add sugar to taste to serve alongside chicken.

The Mushroom Share is White Button. The Fruit Share is Sugar Plums and Blueberries.

What a great share. Summer is here.

Enjoy the vegetables.
Deborah for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #6 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE:
Lettuce-1 head
Scallions-1 bunch
Dill-1 bunch
Napa Cabbage-1 head
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage-1 head
Fennel-1 bulb
Summer Squash-5
Orient Eggplant-2
Slicer Green Cucumbers-2
Boothby Blonde and Poona Kheera Cucumber-2 The smaller, round yellow to brown colored cucumbers. These are both heirloom varieties.
Silver Slicer Cucumber-1 This is the long, white cucumber. The first time we have grown this variety. They are tender and sweet.

FRUIT SHARE:
Apricots-from Fix Brothers farm
Blueberries-no spray from Greig Farm

MUSHROOM SHARE
Crimini-from Bulich Mushroom Farm

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Week #6 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member

Summer time and the crops are starting to move from the leafy greens of Spring time to the sun loving vegetables of Summer. This week Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Eggplant. There will be a fine share of Summer Squash and Cucumbers and the beginning of the Eggplant. Napa Cabbage and Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbages, Scallions and Dill. One more head of lettuce but this is about the end of the lettuce until the fall.

A reminder that the optional Shares: Mushrooms and Fruit are only to be picked up by those that have ordered them. We want to make sure that everyone can pick up the shares that they have ordered.

Enjoy the Vegetables and this wonderful Summer weather.
Deborah for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #5 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
Red Tide Leaf Lettuce-1 head
Encino Lettuce-a green Oak Leaf Lettuce-1 head
Romaine Lettuce-1 head
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage-1 head
Garlic Scapes-6
Summer Squash-8
Scallions-1 bunch
Cilantro-1 bunch
Boothby/ Poona Kheera / Silver Slicer Cucumber-2 (The cucumbers are a mix of the three varieties and each is a bit different. The Boothby is a smaller, round, yellow cucumber. Poona Kheera is an Heirloom from India. It is brown or rusty colored, usually larger with very crisp flesh. The Silver Slicer is a new variety that is very pale colored and thinner. So, don’t be afraid to try a brown cucumber!)

HALF VEGETABLE SHARE — subject to change
Odd: Encino Lettuce & Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage
Even: Red Fire Lettuce & Romaine Lettuce

FRUIT SHARE:
Sour Cherries-1 basket-these are tart, not really sour like their name implies. Can be eaten fresh or used cooked with a bit of sugar to sweeten. Sour Cherries are very soft cherries and juicy. Please refrigerate and use right away. From Fix Brothers Farm.
Blueberries-1 basket No Spray from the Greig Farm.

MUSHROOM SHARE:
Portobello Mushrooms
from the Bulich Mushroom Company, Catskill